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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.24, 3,803.76 and 2,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.24, 3,803.76 and 2,127.96 is: 2,935.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.24 : 3,803.76 = 2,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.24/3,803.76 = 2,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.24x = 3,803.76 × 2,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.24x = 8,094,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,249.13/2,757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.63

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